Five problems related to front suspension control arm have been reported for the 2001 Lincoln LS. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Lincoln LS based on all problems reported for the 2001 LS.
Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Lincoln Ls. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal crunching noise coming from the front driver and passenger side of the vehicle. The contact discovered the ball joints where not attached to control arm. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact is not included into the recall for his vehicle model. The failure mileage was 69,000. Ng.
The contact owns a 2001 Lincoln Ls. While driving 20 mph, the contact heard a screeching noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. Upon further inspection, he noticed that the rear driver's side wheel subframe was rusted, which caused the lower control arm to fail. The vehicle was towed and the tow driver observed that the opposite rear frame also failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the subframe was rusted out. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact would not provide compensation because the warranty was expired. The failure mileage was 76,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Lincoln Ls. While driving 65 mph uphill, the front passenger side tire detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop and the lower control arm on the passenger side was repaired. Six months later, while making a left turn, the front end of the vehicle dropped to the ground on the driver's side. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop and the knuckle on the driver side was replaced. The contact was advised to have the bushes on the lower control arm replaced as well. The VIN was not included in any recalls. The current mileage was 141,600 and failure mileage was 141,560.
The contact owns a 2001 Lincoln Ls. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle yanked to the left as if the contact had lost control. The dealer stated that the ball joints were defective and the control arm and knuckle needed to be replaced. An independent mechanic made the necessary repairs and stated that he was in danger of the wheel actually detaching if the repairs were not made. The failure and current mileages were less than 80,000.
2001 Lincoln Ls--front passenger wheel- there was alot of squeaking noises coming from the wheel before incident occurred. Yesterday, going through a drive-thru, I heard a pop. I got out and inspected the vehicle. The fender was resting on the tire. I called a tow truck and as he was trying to put the car on the tow truck, he showed me the damage. The bolt that holds the ball joint and control arm to the wheel came off. Please investigate this for me, and contact me when you find something out! thx.